AFAA EXAM 2026 FINAL ASSESSMENT PAPER
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRAINING
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ Which of the following is a high-energy molecule that stores
energy to be used in cellular and mechanical work, including
exercise? Answer: ATP
◉ What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for
carbohydrate intake for the average adult? Answer: 45-65% of total
caloric intake
◉ Which of the following terms refers to a position on or toward the
back of the body? Answer: Posterior
◉ Which of the following participants may need to begin an exercise
program with five minute sessions ? Answer: A participant with
cancer
◉ Which of the following terms refers to vessels that transport
blood from the capillaries toward the heart? Answer: Veins
,◉ Which of the following populations should avoid hot and humid
environments? Answer: Prenatal
◉ Which of the following are major sources of complete proteins?
Answer: Dairy and meats
◉ Which of the following is a function of heart rate and stroke
volume? Answer: Cardiac output
◉ At what point can dehydration start to affect exercise capacity and
exercise performance? Answer: A loss of 2 - 3% body weight
◉ When teaching adults over 65, what should be the instructor's
emphasis in class? Answer: Executing lift with proper technique
◉ Which term refers to the inferior chamber of the heart that
receives blood from its corresponding atrium and, in turn, forces
blood into the arteries? Answer: Ventricle
◉ Which of the following is a function of blood? Answer:
Transportation
◉ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly overactive in
the foot and ankle? Answer: Soleus
,◉ Which nutrient helps to stabilize body temperature by absorbing
heat generated by exercise? Answer: Water
◉ Which of the following terms refers to the ability of muscles to
exert maximal power in a minimal amount of time? Answer: Rate of
force production
◉ Which statement is true regarding incomplete proteins? Answer:
One can consume adequate protein by combining various protein-
rich foods.
◉ Which of the following bisects the body into right and left sides?
Answer: Sagittal plane
◉ Which of the following refers to energy demand placed on the
body? Answer: Metabolic specificity
◉ In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short,
and which of the following is often lengthened? Answer: Gluteus
maximus
◉ Which of the following refers to the chemical or substrate form in
which most fat exists in food as well as in the body? Answer:
Triglycerides
, ◉ What is biomechanics the study of? Answer: How forces affect a
living body
◉ Which training concept is used to correct muscular imbalances,
increase joint range of motion, decrease muscle soreness, and
improve muscle extensibility? Answer: Flexibility
◉ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly underactive
in the head and neck? Answer: Deep cervical flexors
◉ Which of the following is characteristic of heat exhaustion?
Answer: Profuse sweating, pale skin, dizziness, hyperventilation, and
rapid pulse
◉ Which of the following is an example of relaxation of the psoas so
the glutes can contract? Answer: Reciprocal inhibition
◉ In order to create physiological changes, an exercise stimulus
must be applied in which of the following ways? Answer: At an
intensity greater than the body is accustomed to receiving
◉ From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction
involve the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to
a lateral position? Answer: Anterior
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRAINING
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED A+
◉ Which of the following is a high-energy molecule that stores
energy to be used in cellular and mechanical work, including
exercise? Answer: ATP
◉ What is the acceptable macronutrient distribution range for
carbohydrate intake for the average adult? Answer: 45-65% of total
caloric intake
◉ Which of the following terms refers to a position on or toward the
back of the body? Answer: Posterior
◉ Which of the following participants may need to begin an exercise
program with five minute sessions ? Answer: A participant with
cancer
◉ Which of the following terms refers to vessels that transport
blood from the capillaries toward the heart? Answer: Veins
,◉ Which of the following populations should avoid hot and humid
environments? Answer: Prenatal
◉ Which of the following are major sources of complete proteins?
Answer: Dairy and meats
◉ Which of the following is a function of heart rate and stroke
volume? Answer: Cardiac output
◉ At what point can dehydration start to affect exercise capacity and
exercise performance? Answer: A loss of 2 - 3% body weight
◉ When teaching adults over 65, what should be the instructor's
emphasis in class? Answer: Executing lift with proper technique
◉ Which term refers to the inferior chamber of the heart that
receives blood from its corresponding atrium and, in turn, forces
blood into the arteries? Answer: Ventricle
◉ Which of the following is a function of blood? Answer:
Transportation
◉ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly overactive in
the foot and ankle? Answer: Soleus
,◉ Which nutrient helps to stabilize body temperature by absorbing
heat generated by exercise? Answer: Water
◉ Which of the following terms refers to the ability of muscles to
exert maximal power in a minimal amount of time? Answer: Rate of
force production
◉ Which statement is true regarding incomplete proteins? Answer:
One can consume adequate protein by combining various protein-
rich foods.
◉ Which of the following bisects the body into right and left sides?
Answer: Sagittal plane
◉ Which of the following refers to energy demand placed on the
body? Answer: Metabolic specificity
◉ In lower crossed syndrome, the latissimus dorsi is often short,
and which of the following is often lengthened? Answer: Gluteus
maximus
◉ Which of the following refers to the chemical or substrate form in
which most fat exists in food as well as in the body? Answer:
Triglycerides
, ◉ What is biomechanics the study of? Answer: How forces affect a
living body
◉ Which training concept is used to correct muscular imbalances,
increase joint range of motion, decrease muscle soreness, and
improve muscle extensibility? Answer: Flexibility
◉ Which of the following is a muscle that is commonly underactive
in the head and neck? Answer: Deep cervical flexors
◉ Which of the following is characteristic of heat exhaustion?
Answer: Profuse sweating, pale skin, dizziness, hyperventilation, and
rapid pulse
◉ Which of the following is an example of relaxation of the psoas so
the glutes can contract? Answer: Reciprocal inhibition
◉ In order to create physiological changes, an exercise stimulus
must be applied in which of the following ways? Answer: At an
intensity greater than the body is accustomed to receiving
◉ From which of the following positions does horizontal abduction
involve the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane to
a lateral position? Answer: Anterior
